[1] The LORD rules as king. Let the earth rejoice. Let all the islands be joyful. [2] Clouds and darkness surround him. Righteousness and justice are the foundations of his throne. [3] Fire spreads ahead of him. It burns his enemies who surround him. [4] His flashes of lightning light up the world. The earth sees them and trembles. [5] The mountains melt like wax in the presence of the LORD, in the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. [6] The heavens tell about his righteousness, and all the people of the world see his glory. [7] Everyone who worships idols and brags about false gods will be put to shame. All the gods will bow to him. [8] Zion hears about this and rejoices. The people of Judah are delighted with your judgments, O LORD. [9] You, O LORD, the Most High, are above the whole earth. You are highest. You are above all the gods. [10] Let those who love the LORD hate evil. The one who guards the lives of his godly ones will rescue them from the power of wicked people. [11] Light dawns for righteous people and joy for those whose motives are decent. [12] Find joy in the LORD, you righteous people. Give thanks to him as you remember how holy he is.
